Woman on her computer attending a virtual meeting, symbolising the convening mission of UICC's regional series of Virtual Dialogues

April through end June, UICC ran a series of Virtual Dialogues that addressed specific regional challenges faced by cancer organisations and looked at solutions and best practices relevant to their situation.

Mother with child supporting the theme of World Hepatitis Day on 28th July, Hep can't wait

To celebrate World Hepatitis Day on July 28th, Dr Su Wang, President of the World Hepatitis Alliance, offers insight into the challenges facing people with hepatitis and the elimination of this preventable disease.

Bird's eye view of Geneva with the Jet d'eau landmark

UICC’s next World Cancer Congress (WCC) is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 17th-20th October 2022 as a hybrid event focused on accelerating progress in cancer control.

Young smiling patient being treated by a doctor

The Advocacy Exchange is a virtual platform created by GRYT Health and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), to unite advocacy organisations, patients and industry leaders in improving outcomes for people living with cancer.

Cancer and coronavirus resources

As health systems in many countries become overwhelmed by COVID-19, UICC is keenly aware of the immense challenges this situation creates for cancer patients and caregivers. Find our list of resources on cancer and COVID-19 here (regular updates).

Women getting a mammogram

Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald, Chair of the multi-stakeholder coalition Transforming Breast Cancer Together, shares her perspectives on the value of collaboration for strengthened patient advocacy and policymaking in the EU.

WCLS2019

Under the theme "Driving innovation to advance cancer control equitably", participants of the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2021 will discuss how to improve prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer through innovative approaches.

Grace Romasko with a 4-year old Honduran girl in the expeditionary medical unit in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, during the US operation "Continuing Promise" in 2018. Photo by Mike DiMestico.

The final article in UICC’s series on cancer care in zones of unrest sheds light on the fragile situation in Honduras where people are struggling to meet even basic needs amidst looming elections.

BMS C2C4C Riders

Building on the great success of past rides, Bristol Myers Squibb is organising a new 2021 edition of the Country 2 Country 4 Cancer ride.

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